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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.66, 3,831.66 and 1,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.66, 3,831.66 and 1,905.66 is: 2,859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.66 : 3,831.66 = 1,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.66/3,831.66 = 1,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.66x = 3,831.66 × 1,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.66x = 7,301,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,841.20/2,553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.36

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